Elif Erdem

Elif Erdem is a Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. She conducts research at the intersection of biochemical engineering and industrial biocatalysis, with a focus on enzyme applications under various conditions.

Dr. Erdem's research interests span multiple areas of biochemical engineering and biocatalysis. Her work particularly focuses on Enzymology, Biocatalysis, and the behavior of enzymes at Gas-liquid Interfaces. She investigates Liquid Interface Chemistry, Bubbling phenomena, enzyme Stability, and the application of biocatalysts under Industrial Conditions. Her research addresses critical challenges in making biocatalytic processes viable for industrial-scale applications, contributing to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and responsible production.

Analysis of Dr. Erdem's publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of biocatalysis in industrial settings. Her work consistently addresses the challenges of oxygen supply and gas-liquid interactions in enzymatic reactions, with particular attention to stability issues that arise when scaling laboratory processes to industrial reactors. She has made significant contributions to understanding how enzymes behave at interfaces, which is crucial for developing efficient biocatalytic processes.

Dr. Erdem actively supervises multiple PhD students across various research projects at DTU. She serves as a supervisor for doctoral candidates working on P450-based biocatalytic processes for pharmaceuticals (2025-2028), microfluidic measurement tools for enzymes (2023-2026), oxygen affinity in biocatalytic oxidation (2023-2026), and novel evaluation methods for enzymes at interfaces (2022-2026). Her collaborative approach is evident in her work with Professor J. M. Woodley and other researchers across interdisciplinary initiatives.

Through her conference participation including the Biocatalysis Gordon Research Conference (2022) and EUROMBR Training Course (2023), Dr. Erdem actively contributes to the international scientific community. Her research on gas-liquid interfaces and enzyme stability has gained significant attention, with her microplastics bioremediation review attracting substantial readership on academic platforms.